ODJ: the guardian of truth
Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you (v.14). READ: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 A December 2008 report released by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life listed this startling finding: Fifty-two percent of Christians in the US who attend churches that [...]
My Way, Your Way, or His Way? (Part 1)
By Eugene Seah, Singapore Whom Do I Listen To? Self-doubting and self-questioning of the pros and cons in decision-making; self-comforting and self-condoning in wrongdoings have probably become a part of our lives. I have often received remarks from my family and friends about my actions, lifestyle, decisions, and attitude. More often than not, those who [...]
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November 19, 2009
READ: Galatians 5:22-26
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. —Galatians 5:22-23
How much would you be willing to pay for a piece of fruit? In Japan, someone paid more than $6,000 for one Densuke watermelon. Grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, this beautiful dark-green sphere looks like a bowling ball. The nearly 18-pound watermelon was one of only a few thousand available that year. The fruit’s rarity brought an astronomical price on the market.
Christians have fruit that is far more precious than the Densuke watermelon. It’s called the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). Each “fruit” is a different aspect of Christlikeness. In the Gospels, we see how Christ exemplified these virtues. Now He wants to produce them in our hearts—in what we say, how we think, and how we respond to life (John 15:1-4).
A rare and delicious fruit may bring a premium price in the marketplace, but Christlike character is of far greater worth. As we confess all known sin and yield to God’s indwelling Spirit, our lives will be transformed to the likeness of Christ (1 John 1:9; Eph. 5:18). This spiritual fruit will fill our lives with joy, bless those around us, and last into eternity. — Dennis Fisher
Fruitfulness for Christ depends on fellowship with Christ.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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